Lakadong Turmeric (Curcumin 10+)
Bloomed in warm ghee, it turns the whole kitchen golden.
₹ 199
- Curcumin
- 10%+
- Origin
- Jaintia Hills · Meghalaya
- Harvest
- Nov – Feb
- Handling
- Cold-ground, GI tagged
Why it costs moreOnly lots assaying 10% curcumin or above are packed. The cultivar itself ranges 7 – 12%, so part of every harvest never becomes a VIROOT pack.
- Ships in 1–2 working days
- Harvest: November – February
- Small-batch packed
- FSSAI details on pack
- Region
- Lakadong, Jaintia Hills · Meghalaya
- Harvest
- November – February · single annual harvest
- Batch
- On every pack
- Packed
- By hand, small-batch · Surat, Gujarat
- Use
- Bloom in warm oil or ghee before aromatics
- Storage
- Airtight, away from light, steam & heat
Curcumin is what gives turmeric its colour and its value. The Lakadong cultivar assays 7 – 12%; VIROOT packs only lots testing 10% or above. Measured by assay per lot, not by eye — the batch number on your pack ties back to that test.
Lakadong Turmeric — 10%+ Curcumin
Sourced from the Lakadong region of Meghalaya, this exceptional turmeric is celebrated for its naturally deep golden colour, intense earthy aroma and remarkably high curcumin content. At Viroot, we offer only Lakadong Turmeric with a minimum curcumin content of 10%, carefully selected for customers seeking superior purity, potency and consistency.
Its bold flavour and vibrant colour make it ideal for premium culinary preparations, wellness formulations, nutraceuticals and natural food products. This is not ordinary turmeric—it is a highly concentrated, origin-specific variety created for those who refuse to compromise on quality.
Curcumin Specification: Minimum 10%+
Origin: Lakadong, Meghalaya, India
Lakadong is not a brand name — it is a cluster of villages in the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, where this cultivar has been grown by Pnar farmers for generations. The cultivar assays between 7% and 12% curcumin, and VIROOT packs only lots that test 10% or above — two to four times ordinary turmeric. Cold-processed, never heat-ground, so the volatile oils survive milling. Geographical Indication tagged, because the variety cannot be faithfully reproduced outside this terrain.
A small pinch is enough. Bloom in warm oil or ghee before adding aromatics — the colour deepens, the bitterness softens, and the room begins to smell of root and earth.
Dispatched within 1–2 working days. Store away from light, steam, and the stove — aroma belongs in the jar, until the pan.
Is this 100% pure?
Yes. Single-ingredient, single-origin, with no added colour, no preservatives and no fillers. Batch number, harvest month and FSSAI details are printed on every pack.
Do you ship across India?
Yes. Orders are packed and dispatched within 1–2 working days.
How should I store it?
Airtight, away from light, steam and the stove. Aroma belongs in the jar, until the pan.
